Pro israel celebrities

Israel and the cause of Zionism has attracted a great degree of supporters not only from the general public, but from celebrities as well.

Celebrities -- Be they actors, artists, or musicians -- Often champion causes with the wealth, social capital, and platforms they’ve created or gained access to. Zionism, as the movement to secure the self-determination of the Jewish people in their historic homeland, was a cause celebre since its creation, though it has also had its detractors.

Since the establishment of the state of Israel, Israeli celebrities have also begun to make a strong showing on the global stage. Patriotic Israelis have been thrust into the role of cultural ambassadors for Israel. One such celebrity is Gal Gadot, a former beauty queen who landed the role of the superhero Wonder Woman and has shown the world a more realistic and human perception of Israelis.

While support for Israel is largely been bipartisan, some celebrities have taken up the Palestinian cause, and they have consequently taken up a antagonistic view of Israel. However, Israel still retains a great degree of support among American influencers, and with fundraising galas and supportive letters regularly launched by pro-Israel celebrities. Sometimes, pro-Israel and anti-Israel celebrities come at odds with one another.

As Important cultural figures, celebrities are often the targets of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, in the hopes that they will sever ties with Israel and lead to a cultural shift in attitudes towards the Jewish State. While these efforts have yielded some notable results, they have been very limited and to minor effect.

Scattered boos at Black Sabbath fest didn’t dissuade Disturbed’s David Draiman

Draiman was referring to the source of the boos, his unabashed support for Israel and the IDF, which a week before had been the subject of ‘Death to the IDF’ chants at the Glastonbury Festival.

JULY 6, 2025|ByDAVID BRINN

DAVID DRAIMAN wearing a Star of David necklace at the Black Sabbath farewell concert.

Mila Kunis. (Illustrative)

Lighting Hanukkah candles, Mila Kunis reflects on her USSR-repressed Judaism

The actress noted that starting a family with her husband, Ashton Kutcher, made her want to incorporate more Jewish religious traditions in her life.

DECEMBER 27, 2024|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

CANNES, FRANCE - JUNE 18: Academy Award-Winning Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the 'Encore! Embracing the new entertainment era' session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 - Day Two at Amazon Port Plaza Stage on June 18, 2024 in Cannes, France.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Gal Gadot, other celebrities express outrage, grief at murdered hostages

"To the families of each hostage whose life was stolen, I have thought of you every day for 11 months, but today I send you my heart."

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024|ByMATHILDA HELLER

DAVID DRAIMAN in Tel Aviv: ‘I needed to come and see my people again, to be around them.’

David Draiman to 'Post' on Israel visit: 'I needed see my people again'

The ‘Magazine’ sits down with the American hard rocker – and hard-core Israel supporter.

JUNE 28, 2024|ByDAVID BRINN

Transportation minister warns: Open skies above Bar Refaeli wedding or lose your job

Civil Aviation Authority had sought to put limitations on flight in the area of the supermodel's wedding for safety reasons.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015ByMOSHE COHEN - MAARIV HASHAVUA

Israeli model Bar Refaeli.

Ex porn star and supermodel fight over kosher food on Big Brother

A fight broke out after Janice dickinson took kosher food from Jenna Jameson's fridge.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF

Jenna Jameson

Trump: Israel was sold out by Kerry and Obama

Trump claims he is the only candidate that is a true supporter of Israel.

AUGUST 16, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media before heading over the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, August 15, 2015.

Mariah Carey, boyfriend dine with Netanyahus during 'spiritual' Israel visit

Carey and Packer, in Israel to meet a “spiritual leader” prior to their nuptials, are not Jewish, but the singer clearly feels a deep connection to the Holy Land.

JUNE 29, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF, JTA

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu with Maria Carey

Shechita Chief: Lobby against shechita is ‘obsessed and politically driven’

Moves against shechita are “gathering momentum,” Shechita UK warned the Jewish community.

FEBRUARY 25, 2015ByJERRY LEWIS

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